Current:Home > MyA railroad worker was crushed to death in Ohio by a remote-controlled train. Unions have concerns-Angel Dreamer Wealth Society D1 Reviews & Insights
A railroad worker was crushed to death in Ohio by a remote-controlled train. Unions have concerns
View
Date:2024-12-24 02:59:49
A railroad worker was crushed to death between two railcars over the weekend by a remote-controlled train in a CSX railyard in Ohio, raising concerns among unions about such technology.
The death highlights the need for an in-depth review of the use of remote-controlled locomotives, the Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood of Railway Carmen said in a news release Sunday. Every major railroad has used such locomotives inside, and increasingly outside of, railyards across the country for years.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the death, which happened shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday in Walbridge, Ohio.
Fred Anderson is the third carman killed in an incident involving a remote-controlled locomotive, the unions said.
“Enough is enough. A full-scale review of the use and practices around remote-control locomotives is long overdue. CSX — and every railroad — must evaluate their use of these supposed technological advancements to ensure they are actually making our members safer, and not merely replacing people to continue lining the pockets of Wall Street,” Transportation Communications Union National President Artie Maratea said in the news release.
CSX officials at the railroad’s headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, didn’t immediately answer questions Monday about Anderson’s death.
The Federal Railroad Administration has approved the use of remote-controlled locomotives since 2005. They are primarily used inside railyards to help assemble trains. Regulators issued guidelines for railroads back then calling for precautions, including ensuring the trains don’t operate at speeds above 15 mph, but there aren’t detailed regulations on exactly how they can be used.
Typically, a railroad worker stationed on the ground near a train controls its movements with a remote, although sometimes that worker rides aboard the train while it is moving.
Railroad safety has been a key concern nationwide this year ever since a Norfolk Southern train derailed and caught fire in eastern Ohio in February. That crash prompted evacuations, lingering health concerns, a massive ongoing cleanup and calls for reforms.
CSX is one of the nation’s largest railroads, operating trains in 23 Eastern states and two Canadian provinces.
veryGood! (18735)
Related
- Armie Hammer Says His Mom Gifted Him a Vasectomy for His 38th Birthday
- Tips to help dogs during fireworks on the Fourth of July
- Warming Trends: The ‘Cranky Uncle’ Game, Good News About Bowheads and Steps to a Speedier Energy Transition
- JoJo Siwa's Bold Hair Transformation Is Perfect If You're Torn Between Going Blonde or Brunette
- Cruise ship rescues 4 from disabled catamaran hundreds of miles off Bermuda, officials say
- Jana Kramer Is Pregnant with Baby No. 3, Her First With Fiancé Allan Russell
- The Ultimatum’s Lexi Reveals New Romance After Rae Breakup
- Maternal deaths in the U.S. more than doubled over two decades with Black mothers dying at the highest rate
- Medical King recalls 222,000 adult bed assistance rails after one reported death
- Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, Robert De Niro's grandson, dies at age 19
Ranking
- Nicole Scherzinger receives support from 'The View' hosts after election post controversy
- U.S. Suspends More Oil and Gas Leases Over What Could Be a Widespread Problem
- Tatcha Flash Sale Alert: Get Over $400 Worth of Amazing Skincare Products for $140
- The story behind the flag that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner
- Shaun White Reveals How He and Fiancée Nina Dobrev Overcome Struggles in Their Relationship
- Controversial BLM Chief Pendley’s Tenure Extended Again Without Nomination, Despite Protests
- Warming Trends: The Top Plastic Polluter, Mother-Daughter Climate Talk and a Zero-Waste Holiday
- Baby girl among 4 found dead by Texas authorities in Rio Grande river on U.S.-Mexico border in just 48 hours
Recommendation
Mike Tomlin's widely questioned QB switch to Russell Wilson has quieted Steelers' critics
Melissa Rivers Shares What Saved Her After Mom Joan Rivers' Sudden Death
1 person shot during Fourth of July fireworks at Camden, N.J. waterfront
Zendaya’s Fashion Emergency Has Stylist Law Roach Springing Into Action
My Chemical Romance will perform 'The Black Parade' in full during 2025 tour: See dates
Orlando officer fatally shoots man who made quick movement during traffic stop
Elliot Page Recalls Having Sex With Juno Co-Star Olivia Thirlby “All the Time”
With Hurricanes and Toxic Algae, Florida Candidates Can’t Ignore the Environment